Freetime in Turku – Benefits for students, spring 2021

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Affordable culture and sports

FREETIME

IN TURKU BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS Spring 2021

Enjoy

superb student discounts!

PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA STUDENT TICKETS Student tickets for the same day’s normal-priced symphony concerts for........................................ 4 € Student tickets booked in advance from.......... 10 € The concession is personal and will be granted on presentation of a valid student card.

CONCERTS FROM THE SPRING PROGRAMME Artistic director and principal conductor Olli Mustonen Concerts: 28. & 29.1., 11. & 12.3., 22. & 23.4.

Principal guest conductor Julian Rachlin Concerts: 18. & 19.2., 29. & 30.4.

Rhapsody in blue Thu 6.5. | 19.00 | Turku Concert Hall Jonathan Stockhammer, conductor Andreas Boyde, piano The performances of Andreas Boyde electrify audiences. Gershwin’s classic Rhapsody in Blue balances on the boundary of classical music and jazz.

TICKETS Turku Concert Hall ticket sales, Aninkaistenkatu 9.

Open Mon to Fri 12.00–17.00.

Sales at the door one hour before the concert, if there are tickets left.

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THE CITY LIBRARY Libraries are for everybody!

Turku City Library is a modern library that provides services every day of the year. At our libraries you can for instance prepare for your exams, borrow a wide range of reading materials, read Finnish newspapers with ePress and keep up with world news with PressReader. In addition to the familiar material, you can borrow from the main library e.g. board games, musical instruments or even season tickets.

Make use of our extensive collection of e-books and e-audiobooks in the web library at vaskilibraries.fi. Visit your nearest library to acquire a library card which may also be used as a Culture Card. As a Culture Card holder, you will receive up-to-date information on cultural activities in Turku, e.g. affordable theatre and concert tickets.

The library also offers a variety of events free of charge. You can also follow several of the events online.

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AFFORDABLE tickets for students!

TURKU CITY THEATRE Autumn takes us for example to steamy Kit Kat Club in Berlin in the beloved musical Cabaret.

Choose your favorite from almost 30 plays, concerts and comedy shows. See them with the stu-dent discount to know the talk of the town!

Cabaret A modern version of the beloved musical. Subtitled in English.

Student price...................................... 23 € and 36 € Kaksi paavia An intriguing drama of a conversation, that changed the world.

Student price...................................... 19 € and 24 € Nokia A story about a firm, that achieved and lost almost everything.

Student price...................................... 19 € and 25 € Last minute student ticket 10 €!

Tickets to weekday shows (Mon–Thu) are just 10 € when purchased on the same day. The dis-count covers all of Turku City Theatre’s own shows, as long as there is room in the auditorium. The discounted tickets can only be booked on the day of the show. Book your tickets through the sales department by calling 02 262 0030 or from the box office in theatre building.

Enjoy our student discounts!

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THE MUSEUM CENTRE FINE ART, FACTS AND FICTION – AFFORDABLE FOR STUDENTS! • Pharmacy Museum and Qwensel House 3 € • Biological Museum 3 € • Luostarinmäki 4 € • Turku Castle 6 € / 7 € (1 June – 31 Aug 7 €) • WAM 5 € • Free admisson to Kylämäki Village and to the Brinkkala Gallery TURKU CASTLE • Interior designer Carin Bryggman 100 years until 7 March 2021 The exhibition shows Carin Bryggman’s successful and versatile career as an interior designer. The exhibition features furniture, drawings and photographs by Bryggman, among other works.

She worked on the restoration of Turku Castle for a long time and was in charge of the project together with her father Erik Bryggman.

• Northern Exhibition Hall´s collection exhibition The exhibition features over 600 objects and nearly 200 pieces of clothing and accessories, such as hats, shoes and fans from the Museum Centre of Turku’s own collections. The objects and clothes on display offer glimpses into 17th–19th century gentry culture from different perspectives.

WAM • Uncertain Horizon 6 March—16 May This exhibition examines the changing sea around us. Things that we have taken for granted are uncertain and causal chains are surprising in the future. Changes in the horizon and emotions reflected by the sea are pondered over in the exhibition with the help of the works of contemporary international and Finnish artists.

Check the exhibitions and events!

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SPORTS SERVICES DISCOVER THE GREAT SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES! Opportunities for outdoor sports in all seasons • jogging tracks • nature trails • cycle paths • gyms • swimming pools • park gyms • skating rinks • ski tracks • beaches Check out also the theme maps which provide a new perspective into the urban environment and spice up your walks and the STUDENT PRICES Swimming Halls 3,50–5,50 € Gyms 3,50–5,50 € Impivaara Ski Rental 3 € / set SKATING AND SOCCER FREE OF CHARGE ON PUBLIC HOURS • Impivaara Ice Hall / Mon 14–14.50 and 16.45–17.35, Wed 13.45–14.35, Sat 10.30–11.20 • Varissuo Ice Hall Mon–Fri 13.45–14.35, Thu 18–18.50, Sun 10–10.50 • Impivaara Soccer Arena Mon, Wed and Fri 14–15.50 for free!

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YOUTH SERVICES NEW HOBBIES AND DELICACIES WITH POCKET MONEY AT VIMMA Youth’s arts and activities center Vimma (Aurakatu 16) is a house of multiple possibilities. You can get a wide range of new hobbies. You can try e.g. textile printing or pottery. You can also find several concerts and youth events here. On the ground floor you can find Kafé Vimma where you can enjoy delicacies with very affordable prices.

More information (in Finnish): turku.fi/Vimma ANSWERS TO MANY QUESTIONS NuortenTurku is an information and guidance service for those under the age of 29. It provides information on many topics such as studying, searching for employment or housing, hobbies or international opportunities. You will have help free of charge e.g. with filling out forms or creating a CV. Contact information (in Finnish): turku.fi/nuortenturku SKATE IN CUBE, NO MATTER THE WEATHER Skateboard hall Cube welcomes all skateboarders, whether you’re just starting out or an active skateboarder. The staff are happy to offer advice and guidance, but you can also just do your own thing. Cube also has dedicated time slots for kick scooter riders and BMX cyclists.

More information (in Finnish): turku.fi/cube

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COMBINE culture and exercise!

GET TO KNOW TURKU WITH CULTURAL EXERCISE ROUTES! Cultural exercise routes located along the Aura river are a refreshing combination of culture and exercise. Take your time and explore Turku and its love stories, statues and urban legends.

USE A MOBILE APP AS YOUR GUIDE The routes are not visibly marked so you will need a map with you. You can get the route maps from the library or the Tourist information in Turku.

Part of the route maps are translated into English and Swedish. If you have a smartphone, you can download the free Citynomadi mobile app and get the maps from the app.

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ENJOY CULTURE WITH A CARD!

You can also use your library card as Culture Card!

With the Culture Card you can receive information on a wide range of cultural events in Turku, including various benefits and offers.

GET YOURS NOW! The Culture Card feature can be added free of charge to the two library cards of the Turku City Library and to the card of Vaski libraries. For more information, ask your library or check the Internet!

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SOCIAL media full of stories!

FOLLOW US! In Finnish: Kulttuuria Turussa (culture) Turku City Library Turku liikkeelle (sports) Turku Philharmonic Orchestra Turun kaupungin nuorisopalvelut (youth) Turun Kaupunginteatteri Turun linna Wäinö Aaltosen museo (WAM) In Swedish: Kultur i Åbo (culture) In Finnish: @museokeskus @tkteatteri @TurkuKirjasto @TurkuPhil @turkuvapaaaika In Swedish: @abofritid @kulttuuriaturussa @tkteatteri @turkucastle @turkuliikkeelle @turkuphilharmonic @turunkaupunginkirjasto @turunnuoret @Vimmaturku @wainoaaltosenmuseo

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DO YOU WANT TO RELAX AT A COTTAGE, SWIM AND GO TO THE SAUNA? The City of Turku youth services rents out three beautiful camping areas and the cabins on them for a fair price. The camping areas include Vienola in Rymättylä, Tippsund in Taivassalo and Ahtela in Sauvo.

These facilities can be rented by organisations, associations and private persons. All camping areas are located in exceptionally beautiful sites, in the heart of nature and near water.

FURTHER INFORMATION: nuoriso.varaukset@turku.fi tel. +358 (0)2 262 3112

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P.O. Box 248 • FI-20101 Turku Tel. +358 (0)2 330 000 (telephone exchange)

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